Luxury Bath Systems vs Bathmaster Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Luxury Bath Systems vs Bathmaster including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Investment $20,000 - $40,000$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $16,000$7,000
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19891989
Year Franchised 19941994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales (in-home sales experience)
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    Financing Options

     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Luxury Bath Systems

    Are you looking to expand your business base or considered joining a network of successful franchisees? Consider Luxury Bath Systems, the nation’s leader in acrylic bathroom remodeling, and take advantage of the multi-billion dollar home improvement market. Luxury Bath Systems offers its franchises and dealers a proven system for efficiently remodeling bathrooms, while providing dynamic marketing programs and technical support. Exclusive territories are still available.

    Since its founding in 1989, Luxury Bath Systems has remodeled bathrooms in homes and businesses. The Bensenville, Illinois-based company installs tub and wall systems over existing bathtubs and tile, allowing franchisees to remodel a bathroom in less than one day.


    About Bathmaster

    BCL Bathrooms is an independently owned and operated franchise of BathMasters. We specialize in Tub Replacements, Tub to Shower conversions, Acrylic Wall Systems, Tub Liners, and Tub Reglazing.
    BathMaster offers top quality, cost-effective bathtub reglazing, bathtub liners & wall installation services. This in-home service saves customers up to 75% of replacement costs. BathMaster excels in completing projects in a single day, transforming customers bathroom into an environment they will be proud of. BathMaster's innovative products and system support gives our franchises the market advantages necessary for success and growth.